Specifications

• Product: Bay leaves / Tej Patta (dried whole leaves)

• Botanical: Laurus nobilis / Cinnamomum tamala, specify clearly as per your actual sourcing

• Form: whole, dried leaves; broken leaf and powder options available on request

• Colour: greenish to yellowish-brown, uniform per grade

• Aroma & flavour: woodsy, herbal, slightly bitter, typical bay leaf profile

• Moisture: controlled as per food-grade herb standards

• Origin: India (for Tej Patta) / imported origin for Mediterranean bay, as applicable

Quality & compliance

• Food-grade bay leaves, free from visible mould, infestation and foreign matter

• Leaves are shade-dried to preserve colour and volatile oils, then sorted and packed hygienically

• Supplier registered under local food regulations (e.g., FSSAI); mention ISO/HACCP etc. if applicable

• Basic lab tests (microbiology, moisture, contaminants) can be provided for bulk/import buyers

Packaging & shipment

• Bulk packing: e.g., 10 / 20 / 25 kg cartons or poly-lined bags, depending on buyer preference

• Retail / private label options: small consumer packs (e.g., 10 g / 25 g / 100 g) with customised branding

• Export-compliant labelling with product name, botanical, origin, lot number and net weight

• Suitable for palletised and container shipments for domestic and export markets

Commercial terms

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): as per grade and pack type (bulk lots or mixed containers)

• Price: shared on request based on origin, grade, packing and destination port

• Trade terms: FOB Indian port / CNF / CIF, according to buyer requirement

• Payment terms and lead time: mutually agreed, with prompt dispatch from warehouse

Uses & applications

• Commonly used to flavour soups, stews, curries, biryanis, sauces and slow-cooked dishes; typically added whole and removed before serving